RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
hooksetter,
Apr 20th 2003, #1
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
RODSNAPPER,
Apr 21st 2003, #3
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
Rapala,
Apr 28th 2003, #15
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
fongster,
Apr 21st 2003, #2
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
RODSNAPPER,
Apr 21st 2003, #4
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
salmonoid 1,
Apr 21st 2003, #5
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
hooksetter,
Apr 21st 2003, #6
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
RODSNAPPER,
Apr 22nd 2003, #7
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
Hawgsticker,
Apr 22nd 2003, #8
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
salmonoid 1,
Apr 22nd 2003, #9
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
RODSNAPPER,
Apr 22nd 2003, #10
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
JerryG,
Apr 23rd 2003, #11
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
hooksetter,
Apr 23rd 2003, #12
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
RODSNAPPER,
Apr 24th 2003, #13
RE: Berkley Iron Silk,
JerryG,
Apr 24th 2003, #14
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hooksetter | Sun Apr-20-03 07:02 PM |
Member since Feb 27th 2003
103 posts
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#9382, "RE: Berkley Iron Silk"
In response to Reply # 0
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Just for the sake of conversation, have you tried Power Pro. It's a braid that is thin, strong and sensitive as hell. It's great for night fishing and flipping.
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hooksetter | Mon Apr-21-03 03:30 PM |
Member since Feb 27th 2003
103 posts
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#9399, "RE: Berkley Iron Silk"
In response to Reply # 5
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I have used P-Line for some time now; 6lb, 8lb and 10lb. Seems that it doesn't fair well with spinning reels, especially when drop shotting. Lots of memory and coils like a beotch. Does fine on baitcasters though. Can be stiff but I think a lot of my interpretation of stiffness is because the P-Line has like no stretch at all. The 8lb is very strong. If you get snagged it can be tough to break your line off. BMC
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Hawgsticker | Tue Apr-22-03 08:54 AM |
Charter member
123 posts
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#9409, "RE: Berkley Iron Silk"
In response to Reply # 6
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I have been usingthe P-Line CX on my spinning gear for some time now and I cannot figure out what you are talking about when it comes to memory. I have had 0 problems with memory from P-Line CX. This weekend I fished with Vince(theblankslate) on the Delta and he talked me into spooling up some of his 15lb Yozuri. Let me tell you, that stuff is strong. It performed really well for me. I am gonna stick with it for now. Here fishy, fishy, fishy......
Clay
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RODSNAPPER | Tue Apr-22-03 04:13 PM |
Member since Jul 24th 2002
112 posts
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#9415, "RE: Berkley Iron Silk"
In response to Reply # 8
Tue Apr-22-03 06:53 PM by RODSNAPPER
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A weird thing happened to me the last time I bought/spooled up 6lb P-line CX. (On my Chronarch SF) for drop-shotting.
I'm willing to bet that I got some "Out of Code" line from a bad spool.(Think of out-dated milk that goes bad)The line was "FRAYING" like yarn on my casts and retrieves. The first thing I did was check my rod guides with a Q-tip, and all was OK! so I ruled that out, secondly, I was in grass with a sandy bottom, so the structure should not have been too much of a factor (It very well could have been!) Then, in the middle of a working my last cast back before switching reels, Yep! I get bit.....SET!....Break off! (No surprise do to the line condition) needless to say I was HEATED! My fault! I admit it. I gambled that the line would hold up, well,....more like PRAYED it would! BIG LOSE!
I think the new Flourocarbon from P-line is the Jet! I like it way better than Sugoi (Please DON'T FREAK OUT) read on!
Sugoi is excellent line with many positive features, but NEVER on Spinning! Please don't take my word for it, by all means spend the $19.99 and decide for yourself. My personal opinion is that it is too stiff for my taste, and the fact that you only get about 50 yards does not make it financially attractive either.
Many pals of mine have had success with it by "Blood-knotting" it to mono backing already on their baitcasters. I've also heard it lasts a very long time as GOOD true Flourocarbon's do before you have to re-spool.
I've used it, and it has always been just OK. I also notice that I over-run like Forrest Gump with Sugoi, and I don't with the "Softer" flouro-coated lines like P-Line Flouroclear.
If I were to invest in 1/4 pound or larger spools, I'd buy the P-line Flouroclear for 4/6/8/10lb and if I needed true flourocarbon; I like the new 8lb P-line in the Royal blue box.
I have 15lb Flouroclear spooled up right now on one of my baitcasters, and it has been GREAT!
Anything 12/15/20lb is clear Big Game Trilene or Flouroclear until I find something I like better or fits a specific need.
Keep Hawg Tossin'!!
"ROD"
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hooksetter | Wed Apr-23-03 05:56 PM |
Member since Feb 27th 2003
103 posts
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#9433, "RE: Berkley Iron Silk"
In response to Reply # 11
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One thing I think that needs to be mentioned in all this good line input is not only one's personal opinions from line experiences but also the equipment it is used on and how the individual fishes. I say this because I am a hardcore fan of berkley big game in 10 and 12 pound test. I have caught numerous bass over ten pounds on the 10 pound test, some in the sticks. The reason why it works so well for me is because I like and use medium-heavy rods (broom sticks) Even my spinning rods are medium-heavy. I also have a habit of setting the hook like a mad man which requires a line with a little "give" or stretch in it. When I fish with lines that are much stiffer, I often break off on hook sets or even rip the bait from the fish's mouth. I am working on changing that style when using lines like 6 and 8 pound P-line. I just spooled up with the new P-line pure flourocarbon on a baitcaster and was very, very impressed with how it casted. I didn't spend enough time fishing it to get bit on it so I will have to wait to see what I think about it. Remember though folks that most lines are all pretty good in the strength department. What one fella likes or dislikes about a particular line might have more to do with his or her equipment and fishing style rather than the line itself. Just another point of view.
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